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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 592.76 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 592.76 and 336.72 is: 464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 592.76 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/592.76 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 592.76 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 199,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,594.15/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.04

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